A little bit off-topic on shopping extras...

[Benur]

Hi, sorry for posting this here, but I have no idea where to post it...

I am going to go in short time to London. I am also very interested in buying some Halcyon goggles like this for my future Caterham:

http://classicpartsltd.com/black-mark-49-halcyon-g...

So I would like to take the opportunity to test them physically (rather than expending online 60 GBP in something that won't let me breathe...).

Do you know of any physical store where I can find them?

Thanks, and again, sorry for the off-topic. I can delete it when I have the answer.

[pipnjones]

I know what you mean. I have been thinking about goggles, even though my car does have a windscreen, but I am unsure about both comfort and also how they look on me. I also need to consider whether I want prescription lenses (in which case I think I need to buy glass lenses).

I would perhaps try the expensive Department Stores, such as Harrods. But... a quick search also offers: ("Halcyon Goggles Retailers London")

Metropolis Motorcycles Ltd, 60-62 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, London, United Kingdom, SE1 7TP.

They are overcharging a bit, but you could try them, and if you like them, try to get them to match the online price.

[anonymous-user]

Traditional goggles do look the part but in my experience are a little uncomfortable, quite bulky and not brilliant for visibility compared to modern stuff.
Good for short trips. Wouldn't do a whole day's blatting with them.

[mickrick]

pipnjones said:

but I am unsure about how they look on me.

Would you really like me to answer that?
Come on Guys! What's wrong with a pair of sunglasses?

[pipnjones]

I live in Germany. You have to scare the locals with overly British looks. Billowing scarf (but not too long that it causes an Isadora Duncan). And I have a funny shaped head.

What's wrong with goggles for a lark?

[Benur]

Many thanks for your help and answers!

Previously mentioned in some other posts I am not native English, so 1st, Google does strange things and does not work nicely when trying to shop in other countries and 2nd, I never thought of using the word "retailers" I was using more "where to buy halcyion goggles in London" without very good results. Thanks.

I will also have a windscreen and sunglasses may be nice for the day, but what about driving in low light conditions? I guess that having all that air current on your eyes for hours may be quite tiring. Another point is the look, of course; I mean, owning a Caterham and driving in a jogging suit for me is a no-go. So I am also thinking in adding the dark glasses to the pack

And yes, I guess that the noise produced by the air in your ears may be more tiring that the air on your eyes, but I will use earplugs for sure.

FYI, my girlfriend uses glasses and cannot use contact lenses so I am looking forward to try these on her:

http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=4&am...

Then maybe a leather helmet and a billowing scarf and she will look like Amelia Earhart

Also FYI, Climax is a Spanish brand producing high quality products mainly for safety, but they also have a "bike product line" (again, pardon my English). So if you are interested, it may be interesting to buy online from Spain, instead of paying £63.30 (ex VAT) for the 521 model, you may pay €47 (inc VAT) plus shipping fees:

http://www.totmoto.com/tienda/gafas/gafas-custom-c...

You can also see some other models from Climax below on the web page.

[angusfaldo]

I struggled to find decent eye wear. My prescription makes wrap around sunglasses almost impossible to get. But with windscreen on and normal glasses on I find there is so much air turbulence behind my glasses that anything more than a 30 minute drive becomes pretty uncomfortable. Wrap around sunglasses help a lot (did find some in the end but only people who could make them were Tag and the price was nuts), but of course low light conditions make it difficult.

Aeroscreen makes a huge difference to the turbulence. It seems that the windscreen makes it worse, not better and I was all ready to fit mine when this happened:



An aeroscreen would have meant a direct hit to the face with a pretty large stone and there's no way my sunglasses would have helped. So I'm with the goggles wearers on this one, even if I might look like a knob

Can't help with a store that lets you try some on but I liked the look of these, which allow you to wear glasses underneath:

http://www.johnnyrocker.co.uk/index.php?option=com...

Some issue is preventing me form previewing my dam post. Hope these links work...

Edited by angusfaldo on Wednesday 23 January 10:18

[2slo]

It sounds to me like your head is sticking up too far into the airflow causing the turbulance you describe. Has your car got lowered floors? (easy to look underneath and see if you're not sure) if not, you could get that done and find you're a lot more comfortable and don't need anything other than normal sunglasses to drive comfortably.

[mickrick]

pipnjones said:

I live in Germany. You have to scare the locals with overly British looks. Billowing scarf (but not too long that it causes an Isadora Duncan). And I have a funny shaped head.

What's wrong with goggles for a lark?

Brilliant! Just yanking your chain of course

Seriously though, I only ever wore sunglasses in my R300, and with the sidescreens on, never had a problem with turbulance.
With the sidecsreens off is a different matter of course. Very unpleasant.
I wouldn't drive on the road with an aero, too many projectiles! and not legal in Spain I believe.

Anyway, in Mallorca, "sunnies" are de la moda

[Agent Orange]

Not bought them but was considering these before I pull the Caterham out of storage in a couple of months. Should be comfortable as appear to be made in the same way as snowboard/ski googles and I've had no problem wearing those for 6hrs+ a day.

http://bobster.com/phoenix-otg-interchangeable-gog...

[twobone]

I bought some and have the same set up as you.

On a cold night and on the motorway they do help seal out the wind turbulence.

They also give everyone driving around me a good giggle.

I'd say go for it. I found mine gently used on ebay I think.

They have good resale value, so if you don't like them, just resell them

Cheers

[kenno78]

When I had my 7 (with aeroscreen), skiing goggles worked for me. I wear glasses and my adidas yodai's pop straight over them.

Goggles and a pair of earplugs (or good headphones) and it was a very pleasant drive.

[cambuscat]

I have a pair of prescription wrap round Oakleys which are great for car, cycling & skiing.

David